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About this care
Kinderopvang ’t Herdertje location SPW de Pontonnier is located at Ark 2 in Hoorn and is part of the organization Kinderdagverblijf & BSO ’t Herdertje B.V. At this location, we provide care for children aged 2 to 4 years in our toddler group Spelenderwijs. This group is specially designed for the youngest children and offers a safe and familiar environment where children can play, explore, and develop.
The Spelenderwijs toddler group is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 8:15 AM to 12:15 PM. During school holidays, this group is closed. We work with small groups, ensuring personal attention for each child. There is space for a maximum of 16 children per day, creating a calm and structured environment.
Our location is officially registered in the National Childcare Register under number 284458399 and is supervised by GGD Hollands-Noorden. We work closely with primary school De Pontonnier, allowing for a smooth transition from preschool care to primary school.
For more information or to register, please contact our location manager Ilse Jong-Vertelman at info@herdertje.nl or by phone at 06-29598791.Read more
GGD Inspection
All good
Inspection date: March 26, 2026
Strengths
- The pedagogical policy plan is well implemented in practice
- Pre-school education (Startblokken) meets all quality requirements, including the 960-hour standard
- Staff members hold the correct qualifications, 3F language proficiency level, and early childhood education (VE) certification
- The safety and health policy is up to date and followed in practice
- The reporting code for domestic violence and child abuse has been adequately established and is known to staff
- Parent consultation is well organized as an alternative to a parent committee
- The complaints procedure and annual complaints report meet the requirements
Summary
The annual inspection on 26 March 2026 at daycare center (kinderdagverblijf/KDV) 't Herdertje, location SPW de Pontonnier in Hoorn, shows that the location meets all assessed statutory conditions. The toddler group accommodates 16 children (ages 2–4) and provides pre-school education through the Startblokken programme. The pedagogical climate, staffing matters, safety, and parental rights were all found to be in order. No violations or areas for improvement were identified during this inspection. The Municipal Health Service (GGD) advises no enforcement action.
Reviews
Heel fijn kinderdagverblijf. Ontzettend bekwame en vriendelijke leidsters en een mooie locatie. Deze opvang heeft een mooie tuin waar de kinderen lekk...
fantastisch zoals ze hier in het Herdertje met de kinderen omgaan.
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